Südzucker AG/€SZU
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About Südzucker AG
Südzucker AG is a diversified company operating primarily in the food manufacturing industry, with its core business focused on sugar production. The company engages in the production and sale of sugar, bioethanol, and functional food ingredients, as well as fruit-based products. Founded in 1926, Südzucker has grown to become one of the major sugar producers in Europe, headquartered in Mannheim, Germany. The company maintains a significant presence across multiple European countries, ensuring a broad geographic footprint. Südzucker's strategic positioning is bolstered by its focus on sustainability and innovation in its production processes, aiming to meet evolving food industry demands.
Ticker
€SZU
Sector
Primary listing
XETRA
Employees
19,911
Headquarters
Website
Südzucker AG Metrics
BasicAdvanced
€2B
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-€1.09
0.29
€0.20
2.00%
Price and volume
Market cap
€2B
Beta
0.29
52-week high
€12.34
52-week low
€9.91
Average daily volume
54K
Dividend rate
€0.20
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.801
Quick ratio
0.683
Long term debt to equity
37.405
Total debt to equity
69.939
Interest coverage (TTM)
2.04%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
524
Gross margin (TTM)
26.46%
Net profit margin (TTM)
-2.05%
Operating margin (TTM)
1.98%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
-20.11%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
€470,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
1.22%
Return on equity (TTM)
-5.13%
Valuation
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.22
Price to book
0.8
Price to tangible book (TTM)
1.13
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
63.79
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
1.57%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
0.157
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.00%
Forward dividend yield
2.00%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-9.94%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-147.72%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
4.61%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
3.43%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
17.29%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
39.42%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
-20.63%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
-2.21%
Bulls say / Bears say
Südzucker’s diversification into bioenergy and processed foods provides revenue stability, offsetting weakness in its core sugar segment. (Reuters)
Despite an 85% decline in Q1 operating profit, the company maintained its full-year group operating profit forecast of €150–300 million, underscoring confidence in its cost-control measures. (Reuters)
Südzucker expects its sugar segment to return to profitability in the second half of fiscal 2025, driven by improved EU sugar prices from October 2025. (Reuters)
The group’s Q1 operating profit plunged 85% to €22 million, as its sugar segment swung to a €56 million loss compared with a €59 million profit last year. (Reuters)
Südzucker forecasts a full-year operating loss of €100–200 million in its sugar business, which will substantially drag on overall earnings. (Reuters)
Ongoing uncertainty around EU quotas for Ukrainian sugar imports continues to pressure EU sugar prices and poses downside risks to Südzucker’s core market. (Reuters)
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Südzucker AG stock?
Südzucker AG (SZU) has a market cap of €2B as of September 10, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Südzucker AG stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Südzucker AG (SZU) stock is 0 as of September 10, 2025.
Does Südzucker AG stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Südzucker AG (SZU) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of September 10, 2025, the dividend rate is €0.2 and the yield is 2%. Südzucker AG has a payout ratio of 0% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Südzucker AG dividend payment date?
The next Südzucker AG (SZU) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Südzucker AG?
Südzucker AG (SZU) has a beta rating of 0.29. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.